Friday 20 April 2018

The Shop’s MulMul Mela Set to Bring Easy Summer Fashion to the Tricity


By Tricity News
Chandigarh 20th April:- Searching for the right light clothes to wear this summer? Want your comfortable style to leave a statement too? Well, for all you easy-breezy style lovers, Eco-fashion supporters and promoters, The Shop is bringing the softest and coolest cotton fabric, mulmul, to Chandigarh at the MulMul Mela. The mela showcasing clothes, accessories and decor items is being held at Hotel Aroma on 20th and 21st April 2018.
After winning over the shoppers in Chennai and Bengaluru with their unique and trendy clothing innovations, The Shop is ready to allure the Green City with its nature-loving materials. The Shop specializes in discharge printing, a technique to produce soft fabrics with long-stay colors. Mulmul has been their go-to textile for the collection.
Talking about the venture, Aishwarya Kumar of The Shop said that we have been in business since 1969. We have brought together artisans from all over India to produce fabrics and clothing that is not only high in quality but also rooted deep into our Indian culture. At Mulmul Mela, we have emphasized on the soft mulmul fabric that is ideal for summers as it is light to carry, is highly absorbent and absolutely easy to care. Chandigarh is known as the green city and people here are fashion as well as environment conscious. I think the most ideal place to exhibit our designs is the City Beautiful only.
Mulmul Mela will be open for the shoppers on 21st April as well and the apparel as well as other items begins from a pocket-friendly price range of Rs 700. Here’s a chance to shop your fill of summer wardrobe without burning a hole in your pocket.

Twinkle Khanna Felicitates INIFD Designers; Conducts Mentor Class


By Tricity News
Chandigarh 20th April:- Star celebrity & Chief Mentor Twinkle Khanna formally inaugurated and felicitated the budding INIFD Interior Designers the Creators of INIFD Academy of Interiors Annual Exhibition “A Perfect Dream Wedding”.   
As the Chief Mentor of Academy of Interiors, Twinkle Khanna also conducted a Mentor Class with INIFD Chandigarh students and while interacting with them she shared vital details and insights of the Interior Design world with the students. She shared the finer intricacies of the glamorous world of Interior Design with the students. Students benefitted from her seasoned guidance and her personal experience of Interior industry. In this specialized Mentor Class students were taken through the different stages of the Interior Design process prevailing today globally.
Twinkle Khanna also visited INIFD Annual Interiors’ Exhibition “A Perfect Dream Wedding” where the Budding designers of INIFD Academy of Interiors have created unique Wedding Sets and Destination Weddings, all under one roof with exclusive picturesque settings, elaborate Destination Weddings and bespoke details for the celebrations which are the need of the hour.
Twinkle Khanna the most high-end Interior Designer was very impressed with the Exhibition area created by the young talented Interior Designers and said that the exhibition is a dramatic extravaganza which has been aptly styled and perfectly planned modern luxury décor details.
She greatly appreciated the hard work, precision and the magnificence of the Exhibition presented by the students with such intricacy & finesse. She motivated the young brigade of designers by appreciating their creativity, talent and diligence year after year.
A Perfect Dream Wedding which is on at INIFD Exhibition Hall, Plot No. 32, Industrial Area, Phase 1, Chandigarh, is a journey that takes you on a trip to experience all the functions of a Big Fat Indian Wedding Extravaganza.  This Exhibition open for public on all days: 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd & 24th April 2018 from 11 am to 6 pm.

Mahindra Launches Plush New XUV 500


By Tricity News
Chandigarh 20th April:- Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M Ltd.), part of the USD 19 billion Mahindra Group, today launched the Plush New XUV500 which will set a new benchmark in the premium SUV segment with a bold new design, plush, luxurious interiors and its higher power and torque. It offers a more pleasurable ride through an enhanced suspension and comes with a quieter cabin. Starting at an attractive new price of Rs. 12.46 lakhs (ex-showroom Chandigarh, for W5 variant)*, it will be available at Mahindra dealerships across India with immediate effect.
Speaking on the launch of The Plush New XUV500, Rajan Wadhera, President, Automotive Sector, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. said that since its launch in 2011, the XUV500 has been a trendsetter in the premium SUV segment with its great value proposition of head-turning style, aspirational hi-tech features, unmatched performance and best-in-class safety. The XUV500 was the creator of the premium SUV segment in the Rs. 12 to 18 lakhs price range in India and continues to be the frontrunner in the segment when it comes to setting new trends and pushing boundaries. Today, with the launch of The Plush New XUV500, we have strengthened its value proposition further by creating new benchmarks in luxury and styling. It has been designed to meet the customer’s rising aspirations for more premium and luxurious offerings
He added that the Plush New XUV500 sets new benchmarks with differentiated offerings, which includes soft-touch Leather on Dashboard and Door-trims, Luxurious Quilted Tan Leather Seats, Industry-First Smart Watch Connectivity, New 6th generation electronically controlled Variable Geometry Turbocharger (eVGT), Industry-First Connected Apps & Eco sense Technology, Arkamys Enhanced Audio  and 45.72 cm (235/60 R18) Diamond-cut Alloy Wheels.
The Plush New XUV500 comes with a bold and head-turning new design comprising a new wider grille with chrome inserts, fog lamps with a refreshing new chrome bezel, an all-new, stylish tailgate with spit tail-lamps and a new spoiler, stunning LED DRLs and larger 45.72 cm (235/60 R18) diamond-cut alloys. The interiors of the new XUV500 are now more luxurious and come with a premium new tan and black theme comprising of new quilted tan leather seats, finely crafted soft-touch leather dashboard and door trims and a new piano-black center console. The fit and finish of the new XUV500 has been further refined and its cabin is now even quieter.
Equipped with a more powerful mHawk155 engine the new XUV500 comes with higher power of 114 kW (155 BHP) and higher torque of 360 Nm.  The new 6th generation electronically controlled Variable Geometry Turbocharger (eVGT) has improved the low-end torque further, to ensure an even more pleasurable urban driving experience. The enhanced suspension of the new XUV500 promises a plusher ride. New technology offerings in the XUV500 include the industry-first smart watch connectivity and Arkamys™ enhanced audio output.
It continues to offer aspirational hi-tech features, which are not available even in vehicles that are double its price. It is high on safety features with 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, ESP with Rollover mitigation, hill hold and hill descent control and disc brakes on all wheels. In addition, the XUV500 also offers the first-in-class safety feature of Emergency Calling.
Available in 5 diesel variants, including an optional pack, namely W5, W7, W9, W11 & W11 OPT, the new XUV500 will also offer one gasoline option of G AT to customers. It also offers the widest range of diesel automatic variants, namely W7 AT, W9 AT, W11 AT, W11 OPT AT and W11 OPT AWD AT.  Customers can now also choose from 7 attractive colors – New Crimson Red, New Mystic Copper, Pearl White, Volcano Black, Moon dust Silver, Opulent Purple and Lake Side Brown
In select cities, prospects can experience the Plush New XUV500 through “Bring the Showroom Home” - a portable, mobile based interactive Virtual Reality experience. This is an all-encompassing and immersive virtual showroom experience wherein customers can explore the XUV500 in 360 degree view through a VR device from the comfort of their home. Customers can also book the Plush New XUV500 online at www.m2all.com and www.syouv.com.

Bajaj Finserv Offers Attractive Home Loans Offers


By Tricity News
Chandigarh 20th April:- Bajaj Finserv, the leading private sector finance company of India, is offering home loans up to Rs. 5 crores to its customers. These loans have been designed while keeping in mind the varied requirements and dreams of the customers. Home Loans from Bajaj Finserv are available starting from 8.35% and come with customer friendly flexible options such as 3 EMI Holiday or 4 years principal holiday period, wherein the customer only needs to serve the interest during the holiday period. Bajaj Finserv Home Loans fulfil all mortgage requirements of the customers, right from buying their first home, purchasing a plot, carrying out renovations or balance transfer of existing loans. The home loans are made available to all salaried, self-employed and professional individuals.”
Customers can avail high-value top-up loans at a nominal rate of interest, over and above their home loans to meet their urgent financial requirements. Home Loans from Bajaj Finserv come with a flexible loan tenor of up to 25 years according to your repayment capacity. With only basic KYC and financial documents required, these home loans are processed with prompt speed. Finserv Experia portal offers the customers the flexibility to manage their home loan account conveniently.

Seminar on Digital Media Evolution Titled ‘Love For Media 2.0’ organized at Panjab University by PRCAI


By Tricity News
Chandigarh 20th April:- Digital evolution has created various avenues and made entire world an equal opportunity arena, but is it here to stay or is it just a bubble waiting to burst soon. Digital evolution and its impact on various facets of media and communication industries were discussed in a panel discussion titled ‘LoveForMedia2.0’ at Panjab University today. The event was co-organized by PRCAI(Public Relations Consultants Association of India) and Fuzion PR Pvt. Ltd. in association with School of Communication Studies.
Engaging and informative panel discussion witnessed 5 Industry stalwarts sharing their thoughts and experiences on the impact of digitization of media and what future holds ahead for the industry. Panel comprised of Ashwani Singla (PR strategist with over 2 decades of experience), Anu Dua Sehgal (Social media strategist and content creator), Aarish Chhabra (Renowned Author and journalist), Archana R. Singh (HOD of School of Communication Studies, Panjab University) & Jayoti Lahiri(Secretary General, PRCAI) and was moderated by Mukesh Kharbanda (Renowned PR professional and Regional Media expert).
Panel discussion was attended by more than 150 mass communication students and professionals and witnessed discussions across domains of communication industry. Enthusiastic Panjab University students were beaming with questions for the esteemed panelists ranging from the future of digitization of news to its impact on journalism and even the culture of outbursts on social plat forms even for miniscule issues posing a threat to peace in our country.
Concluding the event Mukesh Kharbanda, Managing Director, Fuzion PR Pvt. Ltd. said that it’s the love for media that has brought us to this Industry and digitization is the second version of it. Change is the only constant and media landscape will abide to it as well. Our industry will keep evolving and so will we. Such an enthusiastic line-up of students coming in huge numbers for this event is a testimony in itself that no matter what, our future is shining bright. There are and will always be challenges with digital media gaining further momentum but I am sure we will be able to figure out ways to cross the bridges.